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Council to vote on police services budget

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SOUTH HURON — Council is expected at its Nov. 16 meeting to vote on the proposed budget for the…

Dashwood resident gives hope in the face of cancer

Midwestern Newspapers November 10, 2015News

DASHWOOD — It’s difficult to face a serious illness alone, but thanks to dedicated volunteers…

Exeter Elementary ‘scares hunger’

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EXETER — Staff and students at Exeter Elementary School participated in a “We Scare Hunger”…

Exeter Food Bank finds new location

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EXETER — It’s a new era for the Exeter Community Food Bank, with a new and larger location to…

SIU probes Bayfield area death

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BAYFIELD — The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating after a woman pulled from Lake…

LED bulbs in Lambton Shores aimed at saving cash

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LAMBTON SHORES — The municipality will spend $360,391.53 to convert 992 streetlights to…

‘Healthy Kids’ launched in Huron

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HURON — A new program was launched in Huron County last week which will focus on healthy…

Heavy player absences make it tough for Lucan Irish

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EXETER — Hockey results this weekend seemed rather predictable, with the Exeter Hawks going up…

Standing the test of time

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Recently we celebrated my grandparents’ 60th anniversary, so rare that it is called the Diamond…

Bluewater CAO resigns

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BLUEWATER — Gary Long has stepped down as chief administrative officer (CAO) for the municipality…

LS deputy mayor apologizes

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LAMBTON SHORES — Integrity Commissioner Greg Levine’s first ever investigative reports on two…

Repairs to MacNaughton Dam planned

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SOUTH HURON — Council has approved what its environmental services director described as “a…

Sculpted Hensall founders celebrate local history

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HENSALL — The brothers who founded Hensall more than 140 years ago have been immortalized  in…

Dorchester Dolphins defeat Exeter Hawks

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EXETER — The Exeter Hawks attempted to take Dorchester down a peg on Oct. 24, but the Dolphins…

Huron Hurricanes swimmers qualify for championship

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HURON — Sixteen members of the Huron Hurricanes Aquatic Club  travelled to London earlier this…

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

Board reviews strategic plan progress

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.

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The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

See all Walkerton area articles.

New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

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The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

By Cory Bilyea

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

By Cory Bilyea

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

Local orchard marks fifth anniversary with tours, grill and farm store specials

By Cory Bilyea

Maitside Orchard celebrated five years under owner Calvin Lichty on June 13.

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